Key differences
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Kensington and Chelsea (£1225k)
Crime rate /1k: Havering (23) is ahead of Kensington and Chelsea (68)
Transport: Kensington and Chelsea (59/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Kensington and Chelsea has a stronger transport score — 59/100 vs 29/100. Havering is more affordable at £449k median vs £1225k.
Havering is cheaper, but Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on transport.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Havering vs Kensington and Chelsea: what the data says
Overall, Kensington and Chelsea scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 74/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £1225k in Kensington and Chelsea, a difference of around 63%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +13.3% in Kensington and Chelsea.
Havering has a lower crime rate (23 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 68 in Kensington and Chelsea). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Kensington and Chelsea edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 59/100 vs 29/100).
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